IRL: PDM Racing news 2003-04-25

Countdown to Indy 500
As the month quickly approaches, some questions are left to be answered.
The first, and most obvious question is in regards to the driver. PDM
driver Scott Mayer, who has started all three of the races in 2003, was
not able...

Countdown to Indy 500

As the month quickly approaches, some questions are left to be answered.
The first, and most obvious question is in regards to the driver. PDM
driver Scott Mayer, who has started all three of the races in 2003, was
not able to complete the Rookie Orientation Program at the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway, and consequently will not be eligible for this years'
Indy 500.

"It is a shame, because Scott has the desire to be at Indy,"
said co-owner Paul Diatlovich. "He has been an integral part of the team,
not just this year, but for the past two. It is unfortunate, and we hope
that Scott will remain as part of the team in some capacity."

PDM is currently in negotiations with a handful of potential replacements.
We will keep you posted, and will make an announcement when the search is
complete.

In the meantime, the crew continues to get ready for the long month of
May. The car was brought back to the shop, dismantled, and sent to the
paint shop. The team also has been delivering equipment to the garages in
Gasoline Alley at The Speedway.

PDM to be Featured on Fox 59 am

Fox 59 am, which airs on WIXN channel 59 in Indianapolis, will air it's
morning show from the PDM shop Monday, April 28th. The show, which airs
from 6 to 9 am, will be featuring the team, the Indy Racing League, the
upcoming Indianapolis 500, and domestic tire safety. Representatives from
PDM sponsor, Tire Barn, will be on hand to field questions and to conduct
demonstrations.